Can you name these characters from WKRP in Cincinnati?
Spoiler: Fever and Flytrap were not their given names.
Decades will remember Howard Hesseman this weekend with a binge of WKRP in Cincinnati along with The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis starting Saturday, February 5th at 12p ET | 9a PT.
WKRP in Cincinnati crafted some of the most memorable characters of the 1970s. For a show about a radio station, there was a surprising range of humanity on display.
Let's see how well you can remember — or guess — the correct character names from this brilliant sitcom. Try to get 7 or more right!
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Who is the station advertising account executive known for his loud, plaid suits?
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She was based on creator Hugh Wilson's wife. What was the character's name?
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His employees called him "Big Guy." But what was Mr. Carlson's first name?
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Carlson's mom was the owner of the station. What was her name?
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How about the manservant of Mrs. Carlson? What was his name?
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You might know Edie McClurg from 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off.' Here, she played Herb's wife. What was her name?
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Venus Flytrap's given name was obviously not "Venus Flytrap." What was it?
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Okay, how about the real name of Dr. Johnny Fever?
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Okay, this is Les Nessman. But he's always bragging about winning what local media trophy?
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Finally, what is the name of Herb's young daughter?
